Strait of Hormuz Shipping Attack: 38 Filipino Seafarers Safe after Projectile Strike on Vessels in Persian Gulf

At least 38 Filipino seafarers have been confirmed safe following an attack on two commercial vessels operating in the Persian Gulf near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil tanker traffic and international shipping. The incident has raised fresh concerns over maritime security and potential disruption to global energy supply routes.

According to Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac, the vessels were struck by projectiles within the past 48 hours while sailing through waters close to the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints linking the Persian Gulf to global markets.

The two ships were carrying 21 and 17 Filipino crew members respectively. Officials confirmed that all 38 Filipino seafarers were marked safe despite the attack. Authorities said the vessels were targeted during heightened tensions affecting shipping lanes used by oil tankers and cargo vessels transporting crude oil and energy supplies.

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Cacdac said the affected Filipino crew members are currently being transported to safer ports while maritime authorities continue to monitor the situation in the Persian Gulf shipping corridor. The Strait of Hormuz handles a significant share of global oil shipments, and any attack on vessels transiting the route often triggers concerns across the energy and maritime industries.

The incident comes as shipping companies and tanker operators remain on alert due to ongoing security risks in the region, which plays a crucial role in international trade, oil supply chains, and global maritime logistics. Maritime safety officials are continuing to assess the impact of the attack on shipping traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz.